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The epidemiological data pertaining to the XYY genotype suggest that there is a three- to fourfold overrepresentation of XYY individuals in mental and penal settings and a twentyfold overrepresentation of mental-penal (special security) settings. The reasons behind the risk for behavioral disability are not known at this time. Tallness and ondulocystic acne are reported frequently to be associated with the genotype. Since much of the available information about the XYY sex chromosome complement is biased, more data is required before definitive statements can be made about the personality characteristics or intelligence of the vast majority of XYY men not appearing in social settings oriented towards behavioral deviancy.

Discusses issues related to privacy and psychological testing, focusing on those situations where a person is required to submit to such testing, or where there is indirect pressure and the individual is not fully informed about all use of such material. Some pending legislation concerning the use of psychological tests is described. It is concluded that more work is needed toward developing guidelines, standards, and specific and carefully articulated legislation to provide the necessary protection for therapeutic and research information. Better education for psychologists and other behavioral and social scientists concerning the broad social policy, legal, and political factors influencing their activities in society is suggested, and specific recommendations made by the Committee on Clinical Psychology and the Law are presented. (43 ref.).

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